Liberal Party gains lead ahead of Canada’s April 28 general election

Toronto: Canada’s general election is scheduled to be held on April 28, with recent developments significantly shifting the political landscape.

The Liberal Party, once seen in decline following the resignation of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has witnessed a dramatic resurgence.

According to Canada’s CBC News, the Liberals, now led by Mark Carney, are currently leading the polls by several points against the Conservative Party, headed by Pierre Poilievre.

While Poilievre’s large political rallies have attracted considerable media attention, their lack of conversion into polling gains has also been widely discussed.

Former Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper has extended his support to Poilievre. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party (NDP) remains in the race but trails behind in the polls. The Quebec-based Bloc Québécois is also contesting the elections.

Jagmeet Singh, the most prominent Punjabi-origin candidate, is running from Burnaby Centre this time, following the dissolution of his previous constituency.

He has served as the leader of the NDP since 2017 and has won the MP election three times. However, polls suggest the NDP may secure fewer seats than expected in the upcoming election.

This election is seen as decisive for Singh’s political future, as he remains one of the most discussed minority leaders in Canadian politics.

In a separate report, we will explore the key Punjabi figures in this election, major electoral issues, and a breakdown of the Canadian election process.